What's on in Exeter?

Various venues in Exeter have a great reputation for live events including art exhibitions, theatre, dance and music and there is always something going on.

Please ask reception for the latest information.

January:

Pantomime at various theatres.

February:

Animated Exeter - especially for the kids.

Holiday on Ice at Westpoint.

March:

Marriage of Figaro, Northcott theatre.

April:

Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink - sees the region’s top chefs going head to head to create amazing dishes in the cookery theatre and local suppliers proudly provide tasters and sell their wares with the backdrop of Northenhay Gardens and Exeter Castle.

The English Rivera Geo-park Festival - showcases the home-grown aspects of the English Rivera UNESCO Geopark - a packed itinerary celebrates everything the UNESCO Geopark area encompasses with sporting tournaments, arts, literary events, local music, food & drink fairs and more.

May:

Devon County Show - Devon County Show, the county’s largest event, takes place near Exeter. The show of rural life has expanded over the years to include rides, displays, shopping and more yet still has the traditional livestock showing and show-jumping.

June:

North Devon Festival - celebrates the cultural heritage of the area and includes dance and music, fairs and art, sport and comedy and much more over the month of June.

The GoldCoast Oceanfest - is all about good times, great sport, quality music and looking after the environment. Sporting contests include surfing, paddle racing, mountain bike trials and an aquathon.

Exeter Comedy Club Festival Specials - Firmly established as one of the Summer Festival’s must see events, Exeter Comedy Club once again features four acts from the national stand-up circuit but this year’s shows are just a little extra special.

July:

Teignmouth Golf Festival - Teignmouth's Golf Festival this year falls on the 3rd to the 9th July 2010.

August:

Beautiful Days Festival - Beautiful Days is the Levellers music and family festival which takes place at Escot Park in the heart of Devon.

Dunster Show - A country show set in stunning Exmoor scenery on the edge of the Medieval village of Dunster with it's Castle.

September:

Heritage Open Days - celebrate England’s culture & architecture with free access to properties.

October:

Hallowscream at Crealy - HallowScream is the first UK adult only Halloween party featuring Halloween Scare Zones, night ride’s, horror actors, theme park rides, indoor entertainments, live bands and DJs.

November:

Autumn Festival - Exeter Autumn Festival is a celebration of music, theatre, comedy, art, dance and other types of performance. This is the festival that showcases local talent but also features some national and international events.

Ottery Tar Barrels - Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.

Christmas Shopping Fayre - For 3 fun-packed days the Devon County Show-ground hosts an amazing range of retailers, manufacturers, craftspeople, wholesalers and importers from far and wide who transform the vast 50,000 sq ft hall into an Aladdin’s cave of wonderful gift ideas and essential Christmas items.

Christmas Light Switch On - Children's TV celebrity Toby Anstis is due to kick off the festive season in Exeter by switching on the Christmas lights in the city centre. Toby, a presenter on the Heart radio station in Exeter, will switch on the display of sparkling bulbs in the High Street on Tuesday, November 17. He will be joined by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor John Winterbottom, pantomime favourite Mother Goose and the Heart FM’s breakfast show presenters Matt and Dani.

December:

Exeter Christmas Gift Market - The annual Christmas Gift Market will once again be found at Fore St/South St, with an array of treasures on offer.

Slow Food Market - Locally produced meats, cheeses, game, fish, fruit, vegetables, juices, cakes, preserves, and other produce from the around the region are on offer, with information about the Slow Food movement as well as advice from the producers and suppliers on how to make the most of what you buy.